Merton for London Borough of Culture 2019

The bid will feature an authentic, ambitious and passionate programme to seize a unique moment in Merton’s long history, to make a lasting difference for our people and show the world what Merton can do.

The programme is based on these perceptions about Merton:

Creative and ambitious people

History and physicality are rooted in what we share

Build on Merton’s strengths together

Inequalities between different communities and parts of Merton are intolerable

Sharing power in artistic commissioning transforms both perception of place and experience of the arts

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